Events happen all year round, all around Scotland. Click banner image to learn more.

Scottish Archaeology Month

Events taking place all around Scotland. Find out how to participate by clicking this banner image.

Adopt-a-Monument

Find out how we can help your community protect its past. Click banner image to learn more.

Heritage Hero

Become a Heritage Hero. Click banner image to learn more.

Investigating • Informing • Inspiring

We are a independent charity working to inspire communities and people to discover, explore and enjoy Scotland’s past. We coordinate the Scottish Archaeology Month in September – a bonanza of events across Scotland, campaign for the best interests for Scotland’s heritage, run Adopt-a-Monument for community groups, promote the use of archaeology in the classroom and lifelong learning and much more. Please explore this website to discover all that we offer.

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Adopt-a-Monument

Adopt-a-Monument is a nation-wide Community Archaeology scheme that provides volunteer groups with the practical advice and training they need to care and conserve their local heritage. The project encourages groups to get involved in hands-on activities to improve the condition, accessibility and interpretation of their chosen site.

Graveyard survey at Kilvickeon Old Parish Church

Archaeology Scotland is a Registered Scottish Charity No SC001723 and Company Registered in Scotland No 262056